SME 83 is a 360-degree boutique agency with the client at the centre. We maximise the career potential of every client by creating a bespoke plan and service to ensure their goals, both on and off the pitch are met and exceeded. 

We have a team of established agents who have over 25 years’ experience both in the UK and across the world. Taking care of both club and commercial contracts. Our in-house legal support, financial services, wealth management, tax planning, family welfare and a number of other niche services under one roof surround the client.

OUr services

IMAGE & BRAND MANAGEMENT

Every player is unique and we treat every player like an individual brand.
Our expert team handles dealing with your image rights, sponsors and brand associations. Our media team handles all of your PR responsibilities, along with managing all of your social media accounts. We manage your image and brand.

INTELLIGENT WEALTH

We provide regulated financial advice based to help you achieve your goals and aspirations.
This refers to core wealth management and is at the heart of every roadmap. Intelligent Wealth takes you through all of your assets, financials and other aspects of your wealth and provides regulated financial advice based on your circumstances.

INTELLIGENT ACCOUNTANCY

Our team of recommended accountancy professionals provide you with any of your and your companies accounts.
Intelligent Accountancy compliments our tax offering by directing you to a team of recommended accountancy professionals who can provide compliance services including completing and submitting your Tax Returns and producing your end of year accounts both for you as an individual and for any companies you run.

Negotations

Building relationships is at the heart of what we do and strive for at SME 83.
Effective, clear and strategic communications are vital for success on and off the football pitch. Our experienced team of consultants not only look after player contract negotiations but acts as the players’ voice to the football club. We support our players every step of their professional career by giving them the necessary advice through any business negotiations and choices they face. Our range of communications services includes press and media releases to public relations and marketing.

INTELLIGENT TAX

We help control and plan your tax liabilities to make sure your wealth is being maximised.
Controlling and planning your tax liabilities is key to making sure your wealth is being maximised. Our Intelligent Tax Control program explores Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Corporation Tax and Inheritance Tax options. If you are involved in a high-risk strategy, we will come up with a solution on how to manage it best moving forward.

INTELLIGENT LEGAL

We build a secure foundation for your wealth such as wills, trusts, POA and commercial agreements.
Our program includes regulated legal services to handle the likes of Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney and commercial agreements, which are essential for growing and protecting wealth.

INTELLIGENT BUSINESS

From strategic decisions, whether you are just starting a new venture, exiting a business or speaking to a specialist.
Our aim is to support you in all of your business endeavours. We can help with assistance in strategic decision making, including when best to exit a business, and can offer management consultancy advice to help grow any business entities that you own or control.

our team

RICH COATES

CEO
With a reputation for disruptive innovation, Rich has been in business for over 20 years. With a passion for delivering excellence to clients and shareholders alike, he was initially drawn to SME 83’s ethical approach to player representation and management. Rich’s business interests span across four continents, he’s also a father of three and a lifelong Wolverhampton Wanderers fan.

Chrissy wilson

Operations Manager
Chrissy works as Operations Manager for SME 83. She has also worked in the same role for the TISP Group for four years. Chrissy assists with all aspects of the business and enjoys it immensely. She is married and lives in a lovely village near Lichfield. She loves as many holidays abroad as she can fit in, as well as spending time in Wales at her holiday home. She enjoys socialising with friends and family and the odd glass or two of cheeky vino.

Adam Davis

Data Analyst
Adam is a data analyst at SME 83, he is also studying for a Masters of Science in Sports Business Management. Ahead of every match, Adam provides catered opposition reports for all of our players, which gives them a unique insight into player performance to ensure they play to the best of their ability. Adam's unrivalled passion is football and he loves nothing more than seeing clients perform well on the pitch. He enjoys travelling to stadiums across the globe, either in person or on Football Manager!

AJAY K MAHAN

Wealth Management & Intermediary
Ajay created The Intelligent Strategic Partnership (TISP) ™ ten years ago to help clients achieve their business and personal ambitions. Ajay came from an accountancy background and has spent many years in business consulting and wealth management. He understands the needs, challenges, and aspirations of professionals and business owners. His philosophy of “joined up thinking” in wealth management was based upon the experience of many clients, the majority being professional athletes, who had previously suffered from incomplete and contradictory advice. Helping clients to create, grow, protect and enjoy their wealth is what motivates Ajay every day.

Gail cooke

Executive Assistant
Gail has worked for Ajay/TISP for 6 years as his Executive Assistant. Gail’s duties include acting as first point of contact, daily management, scheduling of meetings, correspondence and arranging travel and accommodation. Working for an entrepreneur is so different and not one day is ever the same, but she loves her job. Gail is married with four children and two mad boxer dogs. She loves spending her free time with family and friends, walking over Cannock Chase, holidaying in the sun and has a strong belief in living life to the full!

Joe Male

Director
A entrepreneur with over 10 years experience at MD level of a online hygiene company. Joe is a consummate all rounder and thrives for excellence in all aspects of his life. A scratch golfer and county level tennis player, Joe loves bringing his passion of business and sports together to provide support for all areas of SME.

Omid Arbabamin

Head of Player Recruitment & Intermediary
Omid is Head of Player Recruitment for SME 83. He has been an FA Registered Intermediary since 2014. During this time he has built a client list of footballing talent, and has completed deals in both in the UK and overseas. Omid provides day to day management of our players as well as using his ever-growing contacts to maximise their career potential. Omid lives and breathes football, with work being his number one hobby. He enjoys travelling and experiencing new places and cultures.

RICH COATES

CEO
With a reputation for disruptive innovation, Rich has been in business for over 20 years. With a passion for delivering excellence to clients and shareholders alike, he was initially drawn to SME 83’s ethical approach to player representation and management. Rich’s business interests span across four continents, he’s also a father of three and a lifelong Wolverhampton Wanderers fan.

AJAY K MAHAN

Wealth Management & Intermediary
Ajay created The Intelligent Strategic Partnership (TISP) ™ ten years ago to help clients achieve their business and personal ambitions. Ajay came from an accountancy background and has spent many years in business consulting and wealth management. He understands the needs, challenges, and aspirations of professionals and business owners. His philosophy of “joined up thinking” in wealth management was based upon the experience of many clients, the majority being professional athletes, who had previously suffered from incomplete and contradictory advice. Helping clients to create, grow, protect and enjoy their wealth is what motivates Ajay every day.

Joe Male

Director
A entrepreneur with over 10 years experience at MD level of a online hygiene company. Joe is a consummate all rounder and thrives for excellence in all aspects of his life. A scratch golfer and county level tennis player, Joe loves bringing his passion of business and sports together to provide support for all areas of SME.

Chrissy wilson

Operations Manager
Chrissy works as Operations Manager for SME 83. She has also worked in the same role for the TISP Group for four years. Chrissy assists with all aspects of the business and enjoys it immensely. She is married and lives in a lovely village near Lichfield. She loves as many holidays abroad as she can fit in, as well as spending time in Wales at her holiday home. She enjoys socialising with friends and family and the odd glass or two of cheeky vino.

Omid Arbabamin

Head of Player Recruitment & Intermediary
Omid is Head of Player Recruitment for SME 83. He has been an FA Registered Intermediary since 2014. During this time he has built a client list of footballing talent, and has completed deals in both in the UK and overseas. Omid provides day to day management of our players as well as using his ever-growing contacts to maximise their career potential. Omid lives and breathes football, with work being his number one hobby. He enjoys travelling and experiencing new places and cultures.

Gail cooke

Executive Assistant
Gail has worked for Ajay/TISP for 6 years as his Executive Assistant. Gail’s duties include acting as first point of contact, daily management, scheduling of meetings, correspondence and arranging travel and accommodation. Working for an entrepreneur is so different and not one day is ever the same, but she loves her job. Gail is married with four children and two mad boxer dogs. She loves spending her free time with family and friends, walking over Cannock Chase, holidaying in the sun and has a strong belief in living life to the full!

Adam Davis

Data Analyst
Adam is a data analyst at SME 83, he is also studying for a Masters of Science in Sports Business Management. Ahead of every match, Adam provides catered opposition reports for all of our players, which gives them a unique insight into player performance to ensure they play to the best of their ability. Adam's unrivalled passion is football and he loves nothing more than seeing clients perform well on the pitch. He enjoys travelling to stadiums across the globe, either in person or on Football Manager!